The second throwback to Call of Duty's WWII years (but still in active military and law enforcement service worldwide today), this pistol has a smaller magazine than the USP but better grouping. Decide for yourself which one suits your needs.

Has a tiny bit more power than the USP .45, but not a ton more. It has the lowest recoil of all the pistols, which is it's biggest bonus. This is probably the best gun for hardcore, it works well silenced and packs enough punch for a one hit pistol kill, and just make your shots count and you won't really need a large magazine. Has 8 rounds, a fair amount lower than the USP, but if you like to use pistols more tactically and take more time with your shots instead of spamming, this is the pistol for you. Low recoil, higher damage, and magazine size really won't matter if you make your shots count. If you encounter enemies at close range, too, feel free to aim wherever you want, as recoil really isn't a problem with this gun. (Note: The M1911 is unlocked at Rank 16 Gunnery Sergeant)